Kiwi back in the TV garden: engagement, heat and hot dances!
Andrea Kiewel celebrated her comeback on the ZDF television garden on June 22, 2025, presented her engagement ring and delighted the audience.

Kiwi back in the TV garden: engagement, heat and hot dances!
On June 22, 2025, Andrea “Kiwi” Kiewel celebrated her eagerly awaited comeback on the ZDF “ Fernsehengarten” in Mainz. After a short break due to the uncertain political situation in Tel Aviv, where she currently lives, the presenter was full of energy and joy, as the audience was pleased to note. “How I missed you all,” she said with emotion on her return. The atmosphere was exuberant despite the oppressive 36 degree heat, which inspired Kiewel to even jump into the pool and dance with the audience.
In the midst of their happy return, a very special detail came to light: Kiewel is engaged. During the broadcast, she showed off her engagement ring and charmingly announced, “She said yes.” Her partner, whom she affectionately referred to as “Cheri,” lives in Israel and has had a distinguished career as an elite soldier. According to t-online.de, he fought in this role for 25 years and was even on the front lines during a Hamas terrorist attack in February 2023.
A performance with great feeling
Although she did not address the political circumstances that led to her absence, Kiewel radiated positive energy during her performance. In a pink and blue patterned silk dress, she opened the show with the eighties song “Walking on Sunshine,” which thrilled the audience even further. It was a gig that she described as a “mini vacation for two hours.”
A special moment was when she politely pointed out to an audience member that she was engaged. This highlighted the seriousness of their relationship and the joy of their new chapter in life. Her team also contributed to the good atmosphere and handed out ice cream during Anna-Carina Woitschack's performance to beat the heat.
A look at the past
Kiewel has already married twice, first to Gerrit Brinkhaus from 1999 to 2001 and then to director Theo Naumann from 2004 to 2007. Looking into the future, she expressed her desire to get married in the “TV Garden,” which further fueled the hopes of her fans.
With her comeback, Andrea Kiewel not only celebrated her return to the media world, but also a personal message that will touch many of her viewers. Her positive charisma and the warm moments during the show give hope for an exciting time for the presenter.